Use engaging and fun executive functioning activities to help jump start kids and teens in the morning. Simple activities like mindful breathing, brain games, journaling, and exercising, can help activate students’ brains in the classroom.
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Social Skills
Social skills are the interpersonal skills that we need to communicate, work with others, and develop lasting relationships along the way. Having a strong foundation for social skills allows kids and teens to feel confident, prepared, able to take risks, and ready for challenges that come their way. The term social skills is actually very […]
SEL Curriculum for Elementary Learners
The Pathway 2 Success SEL Curriculum is a complete social emotional learning curriculum designed for elementary learners. It provides lessons and activities to teach critical SEL skills for the entire year. It is filled with over 180 lessons and activities targeting skills for building confidence, developing self-control, understanding emotions, managing peer relations, improving decision-making, and […]
Managing Challenging Behaviors
Supporting kids and teens with challenging behaviors in the classroom. Teachers and parents can use this guide to come up with strategies and techniques to help when kids don’t follow directions or act out in challenging ways. It also includes a link to a free cheat sheet!
Mindfulness
Understanding Mindfulness Mindfulness is the practice of learning to be present in the moment. By learning to focus on the moment, kids and young adults are actually practicing self-regulation skills. This helps learners check in with how they are feeling, what they are thinking, and what they need. Mindfulness can be practiced through a variety […]
Mindfulness Journal Ideas You Can Try Today
Mindfulness journal activities for kids and teens to help feel calm, focused, and happy. Mindful activities teach self-control, emotional management, growth mindset, self-love, and so much more. Use this as a daily morning practice or in your calm down area. Perfect for home or school. This post has printable and ideas you can use right away!
Self-Care for Teachers
Strategies for self-care for teachers and other educators. Teaching is tough! It’s important to put mental, physical, and emotional health first. From connecting with uplifting colleagues to planning positive activities to look forward to, there are simple self-care strategies all teachers can put into place today.
Positive Self-Talk
What is positive self-talk? Positive self-talk has the power to build kids and young adults up. These are the positive words and phrases we say to ourselves to help us feel encouraged and empowered to accomplish tough things. Of course, it’s important to note that positive self-talk isn’t a fix for everything. It won’t magically […]
Executive Functioning Skills
What are executive functioning skills? Executive functioning (EF) skills are the abilities in our brain that help us complete everyday tasks. These skills include planning, organization, time management, metacognition, working memory, self-control, attention, flexibility, and perseverance. Sometimes, it’s helpful to think of executive functions like an air traffic controller in our brains. The EF center […]
Social Emotional Learning
What is Social Emotional Learning? Social emotional learning, or SEL, is a framework to help kids and young adults learn critical skills, such as managing emotions, understanding healthy relationships, improving social skills, and making responsible choices. These skills are the foundations for success in all areas of our lives. Whether students are working in a […]
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